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Short interest climbs across ProShares ultrashortsFinance — 5dShort interest in ProShares inverse and leveraged ETFs showed divergent moves: UltraShort Consumer Discretionary fell 65.3% to 24,146 shares as of August 14, while Ultra SmallCap 600 and UltraShort SmallCap 600 each surged in short interest by about 132% and 130% respectively, signaling rising bearish bets on small-cap proxies. At the same time, institutional activity in ProShares Short S&P 500 intensified, with NewEdge Advisors cutting its SH stake by 99.4% in the first quarter and other firms adjusting positions, highlighting shifting investor posture among inverse-market ETFs.

Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett — 5dThe Los Angeles Rams are continuing to evaluate Aaron Donald’s potential return, giving him time to decide whether to un-retire while preparing for the possibility with ongoing workouts and roster planning. Team figures such as Andrew Whitworth and Sean McVay express strong belief Donald will return if the Rams remain contenders, even as no official decision has been announced.

Short Interest Surges Across Microcap Stocks in AugustFinance — 5dMultiple small-cap stocks, including Marwynn Holdings, Agronomics, Maywood Acquisition, bioAffinity Technologies, and MustGrow Biologics, saw substantial August increases in short interest, with rises spanning roughly 112% to 416% as of August 14. Short-interest ratios varied across the names, highlighting differing liquidity and trading dynamics as investors repositioned positions.

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Grand Canyon flash flood kills two, over a dozen hikers missing — 2dThe Grand Canyon flood disaster left about 15 hikers unaccounted for as rescue teams patrol the canyon floor, with officials confirming multiple fatalities while focusing on ongoing search efforts; among the missing is Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, whose wife has publicly pleaded for prayers as authorities continue to locate those affected.

Galliano Exhibition Cancelled Amid Backlash — 4dMet trustees are weighing moving the 2027 Met Gala away from May 3 to avoid Holocaust Remembrance Day as backlash over honoring John Galliano intensifies, with Jewish leaders and donors warning of consequences. Donors and city officials have threatened to rescind gifts, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour along with other Met leaders are under pressure to address the controversy.

Times Square stabbing leaves one dead, suspect killed by NYPD, motive unclear — 1dA knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one and critically injuring another, before officers shot and killed her. Police said the motive remains unclear and the incident prompted a large response with road closures as investigators work the case.

Dana Whitfield Hope they can figure out the motive soon. Random attacks like this are what scare people most.

Dollar climbs to multi-week high as Iran tensions push oil higher — 1dThe U.S. dollar strengthened to multi-week highs as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities lift oil prices and inflation concerns, with the dollar index hovering in the high 99s as markets price in potential Fed rate hikes amid rising yields. This dollar strength is shaping global markets by widening rate differentials, pressuring commodity currencies and economies like India’s rupee, while oil and energy-related tensions keep investors on edge.

Derek Foss Oil spikes, dollar strengthens, everyone else's currency eats the difference. Same pattern every time tensions flare up in the Middle East.

Nepal–Tibet Flood Crisis: Toll Rises, Rescue ExpandsWorld — 5dIn Nepal, rescue efforts were paused as warnings of a new flood threat emerged after a high-altitude lake overflowed, with authorities reporting hundreds dead or missing and ongoing monitoring of major dams amid difficult access to isolated communities. In Pakistan, after a fatal fire at the PIMS nursery ward killed 14 newborns, the Health Ministry ordered comprehensive fire-safety audits of all public hospitals and formed an inquiry committee.

North Carolina teen indicted as adult for role in San Diego mosque attack — 1dA Winston-Salem 17-year-old, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been indicted as an adult on three counts of first-degree murder and a conspiracy for aiding and abetting two teen gunmen in the May 18, 2026, mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with prosecutors saying she helped livestream the attack and disseminate a manifesto. The three victims were killed and the two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshots in a case that involved a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina and California.

Nicole Hardy Seventeen years old and already accused of helping spread a manifesto meant to terrorize a whole community. Just heartbreaking.

Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Dispute — 5dRep. Debbie Dingell plans to introduce the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and restore the lake's original name. The effort follows the broader U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with Dingell stressing the lake’s name should reflect its American context and linking the rename to ongoing tariffs and diplomacy with Canada.

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Nepal-Tibet Border Floods: Dozens Missing, Thousands Displaced — 4dAid has begun reaching survivors after the catastrophic flash floods along Nepal’s border with China, with thousands displaced and many communities relying on makeshift relief centers. UN agencies say about 17,000 children need urgent humanitarian assistance, dozens of schools were destroyed or damaged, hundreds of thousands are affected, and lawmakers and aid groups are coordinating search-and-rescue, health, water and protection services while UN Women warns that women and girls face heightened risks of violence and trafficking in the disaster’s aftermath.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison — 16hHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.

Dana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.

Nepal-China Floods Trap Tunnels as Toll RisesWorld — 5dAmid catastrophic floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army rescued a Bihar family and ongoing operations highlight the scale of devastation with hundreds dead and thousands missing. Meanwhile, a German family of four narrowly escaped disaster after altering trekking plans, were airlifted to safety as bridges were destroyed and relief efforts, including Germany's potential support, continued amid a large number of missing.

Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Clashes Strain HormuzWorld — 6dSix months into the Iran-related conflict, Gulf oil disruptions helped push Brent crude higher earlier in the year and tightened supplies of diesel and jet fuel, while global equities climbed on AI-driven investment inflows. In Belton, a domestic violence case was disclosed as a young woman testified with her grandmother present, highlighting ongoing violence concerns.

Dolly Parton's estate turns canceled birthday tribute into two-continent DollyFest — 1dDolly Parton’s estate has announced DOLLYFEST, a two-weekend, two-continent celebration in Nashville and London for 2027 to honor her life, evolving from an earlier January 2026 plan and shifting away from a traditional memorial. The event, produced by Team Dolly/CTK Enterprises, will feature tributes and is awaiting dates and lineup details to be released.

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 5dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Georgia Officer Shoots Donkey During Missing-Child Search — 2dA Cedartown Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave as an internal investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a miniature donkey named HeeHaw after officers entered a private pasture around 12:45 a.m. without the owner’s permission; authorities say the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was not involved, and a GoFundMe has been launched to cover the family’s legal costs. The case has drawn significant attention and fundraising, with officials not yet releasing the officer’s identity or explaining why deadly force was used.

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Clancy Trial Deliberations Enter Fifth Day — 5dJurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial have not reached a verdict after a second day of deliberations and are set to resume Monday, weighing first- or second-degree murder, manslaughter, or insanity-based verdicts. The case centers on whether Clancy was criminally responsible at the time of the killings or suffering postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors arguing intent and control and the defense emphasizing mental illness.

BTC ETFs, Macro News Drive Crypto MomentumFinance — 6dCrypto-focused ETFs and assets saw notable shifts in August: Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF's short interest collapsed and Jane Street built a stake, while YieldMax’s YBIT also saw a steep short-interest decline; Ethereum meanwhile saw large outflows from exchanges as holders move to self-custody and staking, contrasting with Bitcoin's steadier exchange balances. Kevin O'Leary argues institutional capital will flock to Bitcoin and Ethereum once regulation enables it, and Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust is updating its NAV index from the CoinDesk Ethereum Classic Price Index to the Benchmark Extended Rate.

CD sales surge 58% as US music revenue tops $6 billion — 15hThe U.S. recorded music market grew about 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by a revival of CDs and vinyl that boosted physical music revenue even as streaming remains the largest source; the industry described a healthy, diversified marketplace with continued investment in artists. Data show CD revenue surging roughly 59%, vinyl up about 18%, while paid subscriptions and overall streaming also rose, signaling broad consumer interest in multiple formats.

Rachel Meyers Streaming still dominates obviously, but nice to see physical media isn't totally dead. My local record store looks busier lately too.

Germany to host 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup — 3dBerlin will host the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup from Sept. 4–13, with the United States pursuing a fifth straight title behind a star-studded roster including Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier and budding talents like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, as Japan, Germany and others prepare for a competitive tournament. Germany, the host, faces injury blows such as Satou Sabally’s concussion and several warmup losses but depends on home-court support and players like Nyara Sabally, Leonie Fiebich, and Alexis Peterson to push through Group A against Spain, Japan and Mali.

Reds edge Padres 4-3 on eighth-inning bases-loaded single — 1dJose Trevino delivered a bases-loaded single in the eighth to lift the Reds to a 4-3 win over the Padres, with an insurance sac fly from Juan Brito after Elly De La Cruz scored earlier. Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice for San Diego, but Emilio Pagán secured his 20th save as Cincinnati pitchers shut down the late threat. Lodolo yielded two earned runs over six innings as Cincinnati moved to a 66-73 record while Padres remained in the wild-card mix.

Rachel Meyers Tatis going deep twice wasn't enough to bail out that bullpen down the stretch. Padres need more from the pen if they want that wild card spot.

Edouard Aims at Texas-LA Coast; Rain Expected — 4dA Gulf disturbance south of the Mississippi River coast is gradually organizing (Invest 97L/AL97) and could drift west toward Louisiana and the Texas coast, with a 30% chance of development and the potential to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the northern Gulf and nearby landmasses over the next several days. Forecasters from multiple agencies stress that development remains uncertain but any system could produce impactful rainfall and coastal weather, and residents should monitor updates as the disturbance could become the next named storm.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll Rises — 5dNepalese rescue teams have recovered about 350 workers and locals from a hydropower tunnel amid catastrophic floods, while roughly 100 more remain trapped and are being hunted for under difficult weather and muddy conditions. The operation, aided by helicopters and ground teams, continues to span multiple hydropower sites in the Trishuli valley with leaders signaling ongoing urgency.

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